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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.33, 745.80 and 319.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.33, 745.80 and 319.36 is: 440.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.33 : 745.80 = 319.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.33/745.80 = 319.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.33x = 745.80 × 319.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.33x = 238,173.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,173.36/540.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.80

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